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Newspaper
Hershey News
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1958
Page
2
A church oration recalls the Nativity story from Matthew with the journey of wise men to Bethlehem. It emphasizes reverence goodwill and the Star of Bethlehem as a symbol of hope and peace shining across Christians worldwide for nearly two thousand years.
Residents join nationwide customs ringing out the old year and in the new. Some travel to Philadelphia for the Mummers Parade while others watch the Tournament of Roses on TV. Local observance centers on friendship, renewal, and watch night services.
December 26 features Harlem Globe Trotters against Hawaiian 50th Staters and Philadelphia Warriors versus New York Knickerbockers. December 27 hockey night hosts Hershey versus Buffalo at 8 p.m. January 1 hockey match Hershey against Springfield at 8 p.m.
Call to worship times for multiple churches in Hershey and area. Holy Communion at All Saints 7 30 a m Church School 9 30 a m Morning Prayer 11 a m Evening Prayer 7 30 p m. Other churches list morning worship services schools sermons and devotions with varied times.
Hershey Woodmen of the World Camp 364 presented a Christian flag and an American flag to the Church of the Redeemer United Church of Christ during an impressive service. Commander Herbert Harkins delivered the presentation address, with the camp ceremonial staff assisting in the transfer. Representatives Melvin Shaffer and Raymond Shreffler accepted the flags for the church.
The Milton Hershey School yearbook Acropolis is set for 1959 print. Staff named include Richard Carville as literary editor Robert Brill associate literary editor and aides William Ohameiss Robert Fox John McCabe Richard Smith Peter DeVries Robert Heller Joachim Goldsmith Raoul Vintere George McDonald. Co layout editors are Richard Trace and William Howells. McDonald heads business staff. Faculty advisers are William R. Fisher and William E. Hoffman. Merl E. Stuckey directs printing in the school shop.
A editorial note explains the difficulty of balancing humor and seriousness in the paper. The editor admits the newspaper sometimes reprints material from other papers and acknowledges possible accusations of copying.
A Ben Franklin quip notes that tart words offend while a spoonful of honey wins more than a gallon of vinegar. The adage contrasts sharp speech with gentler persuasion and social effectiveness.
The Hershey Bears and Buffalo Bisons, top AHL contenders, renew their series at the Sports Arena Saturday night. Hershey leads 8-2-2 in the season series over Bobby Kirk’s Buffalo squad, with all Hershey wins on the road.
The Annville Little Dutchmen beat the Spartans 58 to 47 on their court. Ed Lyons sparked a five point run to seize the lead and Ron Stewart and Bob Cole each scored 14 for Milton Hershey. Hershey High teams show mixed results across basketball wrestling and swimming. Wayne Foust led Hershey in a 65 43 win over Palmyra and Jim Rippon added 10. Hershey Junior College fell 78 73 to Lebanon Valley College Jayvees while Milton Hershey grapplers posted wins over Central Dauphin and Columbia. The Hershey Community Girls Swimming Team lost a tight meet to Lancaster 115 109 with multiple top finishes.
A holiday show at the Sports Arena features the Harlem Globetrotters with Wil Chamberlain in an exhibition and an NBA game pitting the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knickerbockers on Friday evening December 28. Vaudeville acts will precede and follow between the games.
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